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Newborn & 3 Yr Old
Nov 9, 2009 ... Read all 20 responses: "My newborn is about 2 1/2 weeks old & my 3 yr ... is just as much for the parents to make sure who acknowledge the ...
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- Well hello mommy B.. As a mother of a son who turned 3 in August and a 6 month old daughter, I understand exactly what you are going through. When we first brought Av...
- Hi B.. :) We are in a very similar situation. :) I am not sure what kind of assistance you have at home but one thing that helps us is making sure my toddler gets ...
- I work at a pediatrician's office in rowlett. She always says to take things slow and let the sibling participate as much as possible. Let him feel he is a big help ...
How Soon Can I Take My Newborn Swimming?
How Soon Can I Take My Newborn Swimming? .... If you want to, you can also check out some Parent & Tot/Water Babies classes at your local YMCA. ...
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- Hello E. - Babies can swim within days after birth, so long as their navel has closed and they have no open wounds. The problem is that chlorine is toxic, so try to...
- Oh Goodness GO FOR IT!!!! Last year I took my son swimming every chance we could get!!! He LOVED it... it was kind of a shock at first because the water isn't terribly...
- I took my twins swimming as soon as I was done with the lochia. Which was at 8 weeks. My babies love the water. they splash and kick and talk and giggle it is so cute ...
Newborn Sleeping Habits/ Constant Grunting
Newborn Sleeping Habits/ Constant Grunting ..... The grunting keeps us parents awake. Babies make all kinds of sounds, grunts, grumbles, etc. ...
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- It's tricky at this age because the babies aren't really regulated when it comes to sleep. But you need some sleep. There are some good books out there, but a sleep ...
- A., Not quite sure if this will work for you, but my baby always wanted to be held as well, but when he was that young I was able to swaddle him and I placed his "Bopp...
- A., I was in the same spot until I got the book The Happiest Baby On The Block (suggested below). The techniques work like a charm. We used the methods in the book ...
Newborn Bowel Movements
Aug 5, 2009 ... Newborn Bowel Movements. I have a one month old who is having trouble ..... Especially with new parents, doctors tend to assume that you are ...
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- My youngest daughter had the same issues. Of course my pediatrician said that it was normal and to do the karo, etc. I had read up on chiropractics and acupuncture a...
- Okay this same thing happened to my daughter. She was not a month old though. She was about 8 months old and up to this point she had been breastfeed. I started drying...
- I had this problem with my first two boys. The first one it was too much iron so the doctor put him on low iron formula. With the second, his doctor didn't like the ...
Introducing Our Newborn and Our Dog
I read that the sooner the dog gets used to all the new smells the easier it is .... my neice was born premature by 10 weeks. her parents brought home dirty ...
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- my neice was born premature by 10 weeks. her parents brought home dirty diapers and her blankets for the dogs to smell. they said her name a lot with the dogs. and the...
- When I had my son, we brought home the hat that was put on him right after he was born. We let the dog have it to smell, etc. When I came home, I came in first (with...
- Hi L., I have a 3 month old and two big yellow labs (one is only a year old with a lot of energy). While I was still in the hospital my husband brought home one of t...
Siblings Not Wanting New Addition
My Parents always make a point of when they come over asking to see Brandon .... My sd was 12 when my dd was born and 20 mos later here comes another one, ...
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- My sd was 12 when my dd was born and 20 mos later here comes another one, a boy this time! lol..She was use to having me all to herself for 5 yrs so it was a big adjus...
- You didn't mention this, so maybe I'm wrong, but my gut is telling me that this baby is from a second marriage, and the two olders children have a different father fro...
- you really shouldn't worry.I had the same problem and when the baby came they all seemed to have changed there minds about how they felt.
Breastfeeding Issues with Newborn
Read all 20 responses: "My sweet little newborn falls asleep after 5-10 ... with my daughter (we didn't have the same issues) my parents SWEAR by their "wet ...
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- Does your pediatrician think she's gaining enough weight? All my children (3 yr old boy and 1 yr old twin girls) have been very efficient nursers - even as newborns, o...
- I agree with taking off all the clothes except the diaper. I also rub my baby's foot if he falls asleep nursing and that works (though I have to do it every 30 second...
- While I never breast fed, I can say having two children that when you feed them to keep them awake to eat you might want to remove some of their clothing, it wakes the...
Need Advice on Getting Newborn to Sleep in Her Crib
I'm not much for the bassinet thing in the parent's room...I believe they sleep better in ... Newborn Baby Won't Sleep at Night in His Crib or Bassinet ...
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- Have you tried swaddling her? She may like the close, secure feeling a bouncy chair or carseat gives her. Swaddling may give her that same feeling and help her sleep...
- Hi A., Although I never swaddled any of my children, I do agree that it might help. My grandson loved to be swaddled, and has always slept very well in his crib, i...
- I have recently been introduced to a product that I didn't know was out there that may be helpful. It is like a baby hammock. The website is ambybaby.com. It keeps ...
When to Introduce New Boyfriend?
Aug 31, 2009 ... I believe it is one of my jobs as a parent to teach my daughter about healthy relationships I .... a new relationship · new born parents ...
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- There are several leading experts who will tell you that you should wait until your son is grown, out of the house, and on his own. Seems like a long time! So, hearing...
- I think that your concern for the situation shows that you are a great mom. Best of luck. You are aware of the situation and conscious that what you do affects your ...
- When you are married to your current boyfriend, that is the time he should be sleeping over at your house with your child around. Pretty simple.
Newborn Only Sleeps on Me
I know it is great to have them right next to you -- but many parents miss interperet the ..... Newborn Baby Won't Sleep at Night in His Crib or Bassinet ...
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- Catherine, I am not a Dr., but I have taken care of plenty of babies. I am a postpartum doula. Your daughter sounds a little like she may be bothered by something. ...
- Hi Catharine, Do you have a bassinet or crib for your baby? If the baby is fed, lay the baby down in the crib and just let the baby adjust to his sleeping area. ...
- Dear Catherine, First of all, please ignore the fearmongers that your month old baby is manipulative and that any thing she does now will continue for the rest of h...
